Exercise your right to lower your standards Does it take you anywhere, to anyone who cares? Hey! Do you really wanna live like that? No! Here are several ways to beat it Okay! You've got to realize you're loved Here is the one who's cut down by everyone And she's hoping she'll find someone to like her wounds now Instead of drooling, they're just spoon-feeding Wondering when she'll give in 'Cause she knows it's all wrong Yeah, she wants them gone Are you alone, alone? Don't be afraid to move on It's like the needle You want to feel it Until you've come undone And you're on your own Hey, little baby do you know the day goes on? And the sun is burning your eyes Hey little baby do you know the day goes on? Exercise your right to lower your standards Does it take you anywhere, to anyone who cares? Hey! Do you really wanna be left out? No! Do you want to be defeated? No way! You've got to get that respect If there's a time to be exactly what you've aimed for It hasn't passed you yet It's tough to be who they want you to be, but I'd say that you're better off Living your life 'Cause you know your own heart Yeah, you've got your song We are the sun Don't be afraid to live on It's like the needle You want to feel it Until you've come undone And you're on your own Hey, little baby do you know the day goes on? And the sun is burning your eyes Hey little baby do you know the day goes on? Exercise your right to lower your standards Does it take you anywhere, anywhere?